Re: Re: different angle/neo

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In a message dated 12/17/2003 8:54:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,

john.brennan@... writes:

> Hi ,

>

> Found the following (from Carol I think), which you may find helpful.

>

> " Does The Work work for depression or anxiety?

>

> Before a feeling comes, there is always a thought: " I'm

> worthless. " " I'm wasting my life. " " Something terrible could happen. "

> Our depression comes from believing these thoughts.

>

> If you knew deeply inside yourself that these thoughts weren't true,

> would you still feel depressed? The four questions help you see

> what's really true for you. Many people around the world find that

> The Work is the fast way out of suffering. It can complement any

> other approach you choose. "

>

> Perhaps instead of Inquiring on " I shouldn't feel depressed " you

> could inquire on the thoughts which are causing your feelings of

> depression and find freedom?

>

> Loving what is , angel, and that would be you,

>

>

> Neo

>

thanks so much neo. yes, finding the thoughts behind it is what's next for

me i think. i do want to note that before doing the work on depression itself,

it was too intense for me to even think about what the thoughts behind it

could be. so, i would say that yes, you can do the work on depression...why

not?

love ya back,

jeremy